Emergency room care is critical, whether you’re suffering from an injury or a sudden illness. We rely on ER staff to administer urgent care to patients, but the fast-paced nature of emergency rooms can lead to critical errors. The New York Times reported that as many as 250,000 people die each year due to emergency...
Construction is often considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. From the heavy equipment involved to risks of electrocution, there are deadly hazards on nearly every worksite. Even when workers follow safety protocol to the letter, they can still be seriously injured or killed. When a project involves working at height, falls...
If you’ve been injured in an accident, whether due to a car accident, defective product, slip-and-fall or otherwise, it’s crucial that you seek medical care as soon as possible. Don’t delay medical care. If you are eligible for a personal injury claim, delaying medical care could affect how much and what kind of compensation you...
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is often an agonizing decision. Many people would prefer to care for their elderly relatives on their own. When they need 24/7, long-term care, however, it may not be possible for the average person. Choosing the right nursing home is crucial—and so is knowing what kind of...
Earlier this month, two people were killed in a three-car accident near the Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus. At 6pm on a weekday, one car was headed westbound on East Broad Street. The driver tried to turn into Mount Carmel East, striking a pickup truck traveling eastbound at the intersection. The resulting crash pushed...
Healthcare practitioners have a legal duty to give care commensurate with their knowledge, training, skills and experience. When they fail in that duty and it causes a patient actual harm, that may be considered malpractice. Wrongful death, on the other hand, is a death that results from legal negligence. Medical malpractice can result in wrongful...
Most drivers have had at least one experience where they’ve had to take quick action to avoid an accident, thanks to another driver on the road. When someone merges into your lane without looking, fails to yield or cuts you off, often, the only option is to swerve to avoid hitting them. What happens if...
Chronic pain is a difficult condition to live with. People with chronic pain typically don’t “look” sick, even if they’re experiencing significant pain daily. According to the CDC, at least 50 million American adults have chronic pain—but it’s rarely diagnosed, since doctors focus on more obvious conditions. If an accident left you with chronic pain,...
Car accidents can cause collapsed lungs, a potentially fatal condition if left untreated. At the Law Offices of Tim Misny, we always advise clients to seek medical treatment immediately, and closely monitor their condition—including when a collapsed lung is a possibility. This condition may require additional medical treatment, including surgery. Here’s why you should take...
With the increased cost of gas and climate concerns, more people are choosing electric vehicles for their day-to-day driving. There are certainly plenty of high-profile cases in which electric vehicles, like Teslas, suddenly catch fire or explode. But how does this compare to gas-powered cars? Here’s what you need to know about electric vs. gas...